Jul 28 2008
Cute Chicken Story
If you have been reading my blog, you should have read my post about Rooty the wimpy rooster. This is another story about him. By the way, he has started to crow but he is still a bit afraid of the other roosters and some hens.
The other night, my wife and I went to the chicken barn to close in all the chickens for the night. When we went into the barn, Rooty was on the roost with a couple of the smaller hens. One of the older hens from last year was pecking at the younger hens. We watched Rooty take his wing and wrap it around the little hens to protect them from the older hen. We tried to get the camera but as luck would have it, the batteries were dead.
I have never seen such a thing from a rooster. I have seen hens protect their own young but never seen a rooster shield some younger chickens before. It was so cute and though Rooty is still not tough, he showed that maybe he is a protector of the weak. That is the joy of raising chickens, you get to discover new and interesting things everyday.
Rooty is a pure Araucana and he will be the only rooster I am keeping from this years chickens. I have listed some of the other roosters on Craigslist and I will be sending what I do not sell to the freezer via the axe.
Like the cute story of Rooty? Leave a comment to share you own chicken stories!
So maybe the wimpy rooster is now worth keeping. He may be the best protector you have. Only time will tell.
I sell my chickens and extras on Craigslist also. Great place to frequent for used chicken stuff too.
Yea Carole, I have decided to keep him but I am not sure if it will be for breeding or not.
I have no luck with Craigslist. I have had no response and there is never any chicken stuff on my local one.
Rooty the Bodyguard!!
Hehe, nice with Disney moments in the daily life.
Nice story, I like it, thanks for sharing.